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TL;DR:@JoshtheFlanagan gave me a boost 7 months ago but after an injury I quit. Today, #BuffBuddies is making me get back at it. Also, look for #30DaysOfRT and have fun with the community.

Goals:

5K in less than 35 minutes by February 2016.

Final weight of 115 lbs.

Less knee pain.

Better diet.

To explain all of this, I'll link you to this old post from 7 months ago regarding my 3rd 5K that even got Josh to wish me good luck. Well, that kinda didn't worked out.

On my forth 5K I suffered an injury that was later confirmed to be runner's worst nightmare. I have Runner's knee. Considereing my family background, chances are I'm probably building up osteoarthritis, which is a bit noticable in my fingers (it's not confirmed due to really bad health care in Mexico). Since then, I have knee pains when it's cold or when I run 5Ks (usually, tho not always). Today, I have 7 medals on my neck that makes me wish for more, but I'm also scared of pain and long-term problems. That's why, after my last 5K on October, I've kinda decided to give up on running.

I also have weight problems, but actually it's to oposite to most people. I'm 5'3'' and weight 107lbs. Which is ok to most or even a goal, but to me it's a nightmare since I am really petite and I'm also on the edge of underweight.

Buff Buddies comes in the perfect time. I'm 21, last year of Uni, choosing my future and a side of me didn't wanted to give up on running. That's why I'm joining in, to make it more than a couple of months of fun with the community but to make it a normal activity for my life.

I'm getting back to training with something alike C25K, but adjusted to myself. I'm also doing some special workouts to make my knee muscles better, that way it doesn't hurt when I run and doing some workout to gain weight on muscle and changing my diet.

Regarding #30DaysOfRT, you can find more here. I'll do journals every now and then regarding it.

Now, follow me on Instagram where I most likely post more stuff relating this new set of journeys. I'll also try to do some catch up about it every week or so since I'll probably be busy.

Everyone is having fun at RTX and I'm at home, writing this. Yeah, of course, I feel bumped down. I wish I was there. I mean, who doesn't? But this is not a post about that.

For years, I've struggle with self-esteem issues. I'm 21, cup A, single since I was 15, height at 5'2, weight around 100 pounds. It's probably the ideal to many, but a nightmare to me. I've always tried to gain weight. A bit of muscle. A bit of something more than flesh and bones. I never liked my nose and I never liked my skin tone.

That has changed. I feel comfortable with how I look, what I like, what I do and WHO I AM. I've never felt more accomplished in my life. I've never felt the happiest on my skin. I've never had cared less about what people tell me.

Over the last couple of months I've worked like there is no tomorrow. I've been the most stressed I've ever been in my life and I'm been the happiest I've ever been in my life.

Today, I ran my 3rd 5K.The first one was when I was on highschool, I ended up with several injuries.My second one was last October. An idol of mine was diagnosed with cancer so I ran a 5K in her name, without any previous training. I finished around the 50 minutes.I didn't actually trained myself for this one. I set my goal at 40 minutes that, as I was running, lowered at 50, again. I finished it at 40:08.I achieved my goal, something not even me trusted in. Maybe, after all, I underestimated me. Trust me, this is the 3rd of many more to come!!!I'll start training. I'll set me goals, realistic goals. I already set my next dates, one in July and another in October. Each time I'll try to lower 5 minutes from my time. Maybe 2016 will set the day that I'll start trying international 5Ks or maybe my first 10K. Maybe, by the time I'm 25, I'll be able to run marathons. The finish line is my limit. And that ain't near.Shout out to the Rooster Teeth side of runners (including @bgibbles, @SixRomeo & @MegTurney), you are one of the many reasons why I'm experiencing this new side of me that I oh-so enjoy! Training tips would be appreciated.

Several time ago I watched a few videos of that other thing no one talks about and I was kinda hooked to watch more... but then college attacked and never did. Good thing you're now with Rooster Teeth so I force myself to find time for you.

It's a complicated thing to come up with. Rooster Teeth has been part of my life for around a year and 11 months. Ever since Swiss Fucking Cheese, I've been in all 24 hour streams, in RTX via streams, supported the crowdfounding spreading it around (because college student), enjoyed every single minute of content, cry the death of dear friends and, overall, found a bunch of friends that, even when I can't talk to them as if we were living in the same place, are supporting and a reason to keep trying on life.That's what Rooster Teeth is to me now.It's more than just being a fan. It's about being a family.Because I know that almost no one comments or likes my journals, but I know a few reads them and that's what I sometimes need. It's not about talking every day, but to be there when we most need it to. And we have proven ourselves that.I can't afford buying merch, I can't afford RTX tickets, I can't afford another 6 months of sponsorship... but I can afford hours of my weeks to this community. Because I know I'll get those hours of entertainment back fill with gratitude. That's why I am a fan. That's why when my college friends ask what I did today, they are no longer surprised when I reply "Making GIFs of YouTube". Rooster Teeth is my entertainment, my fandom, my hobbie, my passion and my love.For your consideration, Annie G@RTContests

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21 year old girl who enjoys playing videogames, even when she's really bad at it, spending her free time watching YouTube, GIFing and rebloging the shit out of my fandoms on Tumblr.College student on a Social Psychology Major (but in Mexico, so completely useless worldwide)

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Hi there! I just stumbled across your profile and wanted to say that gaming and social psychology make one interesting combo hah Also, Franz Ferdinand is a cool band, it's awesome you got to meet them!